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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
6
Montana mobilizes a state wide campaign to raise 90000 for the national YMCA relief fund aiding soldiers. Director Charles Puehler names county chairs and committees as volunteers solicit donations to sustain YMCA camps and letters home from army camps.
E K Bowman cites Attorney General Ford noting state hail insurance payments await county treasurers’ levy reports. About 60,000 dollars of losses on 250,000 acres insured at 40 cents per acre. Bowman says once 70 percent of premiums are paid, losses can be certified to the state auditor for warrants. A potential 25,000 dollar surplus could fund next year.
Montana irrigation notes emphasize field leveling to ensure even water distribution. A plow loosens high spots while a Buck Fresno scraper spreads soil evenly. Home made wooden levelers, with side planks and cross supports, finish leveling for better water coverage and yields.
Silver Bow county reports strong support for food conservation with about 70,000 pledges signed toward a 112,000 state quota. Director Sam D. Goza notes city areas drive most signups and forecasts reaching roughly 90 percent of the goal.
Montana youths at Camp Lewis endure a strict daily schedule from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. with meals, drills, lake dives, and long marches. They are praised for hard work, fitness, and steady morale while awaiting uniforms and recognition from home.
Classified note inviting readers in Great Falls to visit the Club Cafeteria for a treat. Mentions FPAKRM LAND LOANS and several Montana firms including Lewistown, Bennett & Terrell, and The Brainerd Studio. Claims limited money, services, and printing offers with 10¢ per roll photography development and printing.
A surprise announcement describes a new 300 candle power lantern that turns night into day with brilliant light. It lasts 15 hours per fill and supposedly costs only one quarter cent. the Acorn Brass Mfg. Co. invites interested readers to visit their Chicago factory building for details.
Long list of Montana and Alberta land offers with prices and terms. 400 acre Great Falls farm for sale with 90 cultivated acres and 8 buildings at 35 dollars per acre. Alberta CP rail lands inviting inspection and farm prospects from 11 to 30 dollars an acre with 20 year terms. Subdividing 10,000 acre ranch into 160 acre tracts near Grass Range with 6 percent annual interest. Listings from Lewistown and Spokane regions include Judith Basin, Washington and Idaho options with flexible terms.
Washington and Oregon farmers urged to buy millions in Montana land. Notice promotes Hingham Havre Cut Bank offices and sale of relinquishments. Offers photos of soldiers and funeral designs, plus hay and oats orders from Great Falls dealers. Prices touted as lower. contact Robert L Rowell and O B Nelson for details.
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